What Architecture Can Teach Us About Graphic Design
Good design inspiration doesn't always come from other designers. From bold geometry and repeating patterns to negative space, colour and texture, architecture offers some surprisingly useful lessons in graphic design. Here's how looking at buildings can change the way you approach layouts, photography and creative direction.
The Case for Being a Little Weird
Modern branding has become incredibly polished, but also increasingly predictable. From minimalist packaging to perfect photography and safe design choices, too many brands are starting to look the same. I think it's time to embrace a little weirdness, take more creative risks, and make things people actually remember.
AI Made Making Things Easier. Having Taste Got Harder.
AI has made it easier than ever to create something that looks pretty good. I use it for brainstorming, editing, research and improving my own work, but I’m much less interested in asking it to make the work for me. As execution gets easier, taste, restraint and knowing what’s actually worth making become more valuable.
Your Brand Doesn’t Need More Content. It Needs Better Taste.
More content isn’t always better. As AI and templates make content easier to produce, strong brands stand out through creative direction, good judgment and better taste.